In recent years, Mark Manson -in his popular blog- has worked hard to correct our delirious expectations about ourselves and the world. Now he offers us all his intrepid wisdom in this pioneering book.

Manson reminds us that human beings are fallible and limited: "we can not all be extraordinary: there are winners and losers in society, and this is not always fair or it is your fault". Manson advises us to recognize our limitations and accept them. This is, according to him, the true origin of empowerment. Once we embrace our fears, faults and uncertainties, once we stop fleeing and evade and begin to confront the painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity and forgiveness we seek.

This manifesto is a refreshing slap, so we can begin to lead more satisfied lives and with our feet on the ground.